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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.09, 1,432.49 and 330.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.09, 1,432.49 and 330.49 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.09 : 1,432.49 = 330.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.09/1,432.49 = 330.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.09x = 1,432.49 × 330.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.09x = 473,420.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,420.87/955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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